stubble (n.)

  1. material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

    [ Syn: chaff , husk , shuck , stalk , straw ]

  2. short stiff hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a few days

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